Request for Committee Action
A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.
Minnesota Department of Health grant to reduce opioid use and misuse among children and youth (RCA-2021-00595)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
To Committee(s)
| # | Committee Name | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Health & Safety Committee | May 20, 2021 |
Action Item(s)
| # | File Type | Subcategory | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action | Grant | Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health, in the amount of $413,153, for prevention of opioid use among youth, for a three-year period from May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2023. |
| 2 | Action | Contract/Agreement | Authorizing an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health for the grant. |
| 3 | Resolution | Appropriation | Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Health Department. |
Ward / Neighborhood / Address
| # | Ward | Neighborhood | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | All Wards |
Background Analysis
The Minneapolis Health Department seeks Council acceptance of a Minnesota Department of Health Grant in the amount of $413,153 for a three-year period beginning May 1, 2021 thru April 30,2023. The goal is to Reduce opioid abuse and misuse among children and youth 12-19 years old within communities of color. 100 youth will participate in prevention programming per year. Fifty parents/guardians will participate in programming to support their children.
500 community members will receive information about supporting youth in the community. Internal activities will include:
• Hire Public Health Specialist I (.25FTE) for the Minneapolis Health Department
• Hire Community Navigator (.5 FTE) for Metro Youth Diversion (MYD)
• Hire Community Outreach Specialist (.5 FTE) for Metro Youth Diversion
Our office will develop and implement a Request for Proposals process to secure 2-3 additional community partners. We will also provide technical assistance to MYD for their program development and implementation. The Health Department will work with new community partners to secure and implement youth, prevention focused, programming. The Health Department will also, work with all partners and community to ensure effective, coordinated youth prevention programming.